Cotton terry towels imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported cotton terry towels worth $2.04 billion (276.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 222 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.04B | 276.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.01B | 305.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.22B | 312.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.39B | 374.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.81B | 296.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.97B | 279.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.02B | 318.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.04B | 329.0K t |
Where the United States imports cotton terry towels from
The largest suppliers were India (39%), Pakistan (24%), China (20%).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.37 per kg, close to the world average of $7.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton terry towels exports from the United States
Exports of cotton terry towels by the United States reached $27.8 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to India (20%), Canada (17%), Bahamas (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.7M | 20% |
| Canada | $4.6M | 17% |
| Bahamas | $1.5M | 5.5% |
| Costa Rica | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Aruba | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Barbados | $973K | 3.5% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $789K | 2.8% |
| Panama | $720K | 2.6% |
| Jamaica | $718K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cotton terry towels imports (HS 6302.60): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6302.60: Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton terry towels imported by the United States?
The United States imported cotton terry towels worth $2.04 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 276.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 222 countries worldwide, with 32% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton terry towels to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($790.8 million), followed by Pakistan (24%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 88 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton terry towels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton terry towels to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.04 billion in 2017 to $2.04 billion in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2021 at $2.39 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.06 billion a year.
Does the United States also export cotton terry towels?
Yes. The United States exported $27.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Canada and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.01 billion a year.
What is the HS code for cotton terry towels?
The HS code for cotton terry towels is subheading 6302.60. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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